Cross-Border FX, VAT/GST & International Pricing Calculator
See what an overseas customer pays after duty and tax, and what you actually keep after FX fees and shipping.
How the Cross-Border Pricing Calculator Works
Selling abroad adds layers between the price you set and the money you keep: currency conversion fees, import duty, and VAT or GST. Whether those taxes sit on top of your price or inside it changes both what the customer pays and what you receive.
Enter your selling price, product cost, international shipping cost, FX fee, import duty rate, and the destination VAT or GST rate, then choose how tax is treated. In exclusive mode the customer pays duty and tax on top, so the landed price rises and you keep your price. In inclusive mode your price already contains the VAT, and you pay the duty. The tool shows the landed customer price, your net payout after FX and duty, your profit per unit, and your margin on the price excluding tax.
Key Formulas Behind This Tool
- Exclusive: Import Duty: Selling Price x Duty %
- Exclusive: VAT / GST: (Selling Price + Duty) x VAT %
- Exclusive: Landed Customer Price: Selling Price + Duty + VAT
- Inclusive: Price Excluding VAT: Selling Price / (1 + VAT %)
- Inclusive: Import Duty Paid by You: Price Excluding VAT x Duty %
- FX Fee: Selling Price x FX Conversion Fee %
- Net Merchant Payout: Revenue Kept (Price or Price Excluding VAT) - Duty Paid by You - FX Fee
- Net Profit per Unit: Net Payout - Unit COGS - International Shipping
- International Net Margin (%): (Net Profit / Revenue Kept) x 100
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between VAT-inclusive and VAT-exclusive pricing?
With exclusive pricing, tax is added on top of your price, so the customer pays more than the price you set. With inclusive pricing, the tax is already inside the price shown, so you keep only the part left after VAT is removed. Many countries expect consumer prices to be shown inclusive of VAT or GST.
How does this calculator treat import duty?
In exclusive mode, the customer pays duty and VAT on delivery, so the landed price rises and you keep your price. In inclusive mode, the calculator assumes you pay the duty yourself (delivered duty paid) out of the amount you receive after VAT. Duty rules and thresholds vary by country and shipment value, so confirm the rate for your destination.
What is a typical FX conversion fee?
Payment providers and banks often add a currency conversion margin of roughly 1% to 4% on top of the exchange rate. The exact figure depends on your provider, so enter the percentage shown in your payment account.
Why is shipping treated as a cost to me?
To keep the model simple, the calculator assumes the price you set covers the international shipping you pay. If you charge shipping separately, lower the shipping cost field by the amount you collect.
Do I have to register for VAT or GST in other countries?
Many countries require foreign sellers to register and collect tax once they pass certain sales thresholds, and low-value import rules differ widely. This tool is a pricing estimate and not tax advice, so check the rules with a tax professional or the destination tax authority.